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We remember William Burston
We remember William Burston
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7178078
1899
service
British Army
Private
153292
Machine Gun Corps
Source:627363
service
British Army
Private
153292
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7178078
1918
death
France
Source:7178078
Source:9337795
27th October 1918
burial
Nord
France
II. A. 17.
Source:9337795
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Burston |
| Source | 627363 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 153292 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 153292 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Joseph Henry Burston | father |
Media
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Headstone for Private W Burston 153292Photo of Headstone for Private W Burston taken at Cross Roads Cemetery
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone for Private W Burston 153292 | hazel128801 |
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